No matter where you live, opening a bank account is one essential part of life, but you have to check around to find out what services a bank provides. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find similar sentences.

1. apply for a credit card
2. buy traveler's checks
3. cash a check
4. check your account balance
5. deposit money
6. exchange money
7. fill out a withdrawal slip
8. open a checking account
9. open a savings account
10. order checks
11. pay off a loan
12. pay your bills online
13. rent a safety deposit box
14. review your bank statement
15. take out a loan
16. talk with a bank teller
17. talk with the bank manager
18. transfer money
19. use a debit card
20. withdraw money

III. Follow-Up: Top

What particular banking services are most important to you in your current situation? Look around and see if there are banks in your area that might meet your needs, including online banking options. Then, share your ideas with a partner.

Online Listening Practice (from www.esl-lab.com, www.dailyesl.com, www.trainyouraccent.com, and www.ezslang.com):

• First Mountain Bank - Difficult -- [esl-lab]